NORTH CAROLINA FUNERAL LAW EXAM 2026/2027 | PUBLIC LAW, NC ADMINISTRATIVE CODE & PRACTICE QUESTIONS

NORTH CAROLINA FUNERAL LAW EXAM
2026/2027 | PUBLIC LAW, NC
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE & PRACTICE
QUESTIONS
NORTH CAROLINA FUNERAL LAW EXAM 2026/2027 | PUBLIC LAW, NC
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE & PRACTICE QUESTIONS

• This comprehensive study guide contains 300 rigorously developed multiple-
choice questions designed to test your mastery of North Carolina funeral law,
public regulations, and administrative code requirements for licensure and
professional practice.

• Use this material as your primary study resource by working through each
question carefully, reviewing rationales thoroughly, and identifying knowledge gaps
in specific regulatory areas to guide focused review of applicable statutes and
administrative rules.



1. Under North Carolina General Statutes § 90-210.20, what is the primary
regulatory body responsible for licensing funeral service licensees?

A) The North Carolina Board of Health and Human Services

B) The North Carolina Funeral Service Board

C) The North Carolina Department of Insurance

D) The North Carolina State Licensing Commission

E) The North Carolina Mortuary Science Advisory Committee

CORRECT ANSWER: B) The North Carolina Funeral Service Board

Rationale: The North Carolina Funeral Service Board is the designated regulatory
body established under NC General Statutes § 90-210.20 to administer licensing,
examination, and professional regulation of funeral service professionals in the
state. This board is composed of licensed funeral directors, funeral service
licensees, and consumer representatives who oversee all aspects of professional
licensing and disciplinary matters.

,2. According to NC Administrative Code § 21 NCAC 39B, what is the minimum
period that a preneed funeral service contract must be retained by a funeral
establishment?

A) Two years from date of execution

B) Five years from date of execution

C) Three years from date of death or service

D) Seven years from date of execution

E) Until all obligations under the contract are satisfied

CORRECT ANSWER: E) Until all obligations under the contract are satisfied

Rationale: NC Administrative Code § 21 NCAC 39B requires funeral establishments
to maintain preneed funeral service contracts for as long as the obligations under
the contract remain in effect. This ensures that documentation is available to verify
terms, pricing, and arrangements when the funeral services are ultimately
rendered, protecting both consumers and funeral service providers.



3. What must a funeral director disclose to a consumer before entering into a
funeral service agreement under North Carolina law?

A) Only the total cost of services and merchandise

B) All available options, itemized prices, and cancellation policies

C) The funeral director's personal background and experience

D) The names of all employees who will participate in the service

E) The location of the funeral director's personal residence

CORRECT ANSWER: B) All available options, itemized prices, and cancellation
policies

Rationale: North Carolina funeral law requires comprehensive disclosure of all
service options, itemized pricing for each component (services, caskets, vaults,
flowers, etc.), and clear explanation of cancellation and refund policies. This

,consumer protection requirement ensures informed decision-making and prevents
deceptive practices in the funeral industry.



4. According to NC General Statutes § 90-210.25, what credential is required to
operate as a funeral director in North Carolina?

A) High school diploma and apprenticeship completion

B) Valid funeral service license issued by the Funeral Service Board

C) Funeral establishment ownership or partnership

D) Completion of a mortuary science correspondence course

E) Membership in the National Funeral Directors Association

CORRECT ANSWER: B) Valid funeral service license issued by the Funeral
Service Board

Rationale: NC General Statutes § 90-210.25 establishes that individuals must obtain
a valid funeral service license from the North Carolina Funeral Service Board to
legally operate as a funeral director. This license requires passing a comprehensive
examination and meeting educational and experience requirements set by the
Board and the Administrative Code.



5. What is the minimum educational requirement for individuals seeking
licensure as a funeral director in North Carolina?

A) High school diploma or GED equivalent

B) Completion of an accredited mortuary science program

C) Associate degree in mortuary science from an accredited institution

D) Bachelor's degree from any accredited college or university

E) Completion of any post-secondary education program

CORRECT ANSWER: B) Completion of an accredited mortuary science program

, Rationale: North Carolina requires applicants for funeral director licensure to
complete an accredited mortuary science program that includes instruction in
embalming, funeral arrangement, business practices, and state and federal
regulations. This formal education ensures that funeral service professionals
possess the necessary knowledge to operate competently and ethically in this
regulated profession.



6. According to NC Administrative Code § 21 NCAC 39B.0401, what is the
maximum fee that may be charged for a residential funeral establishment's
operating license?

A) $150 annually

B) $250 annually

C) $500 annually

D) $750 annually

E) $1,000 annually

CORRECT ANSWER: D) $750 annually

Rationale: NC Administrative Code § 21 NCAC 39B.0401 establishes the licensing fee
structure for funeral establishments in North Carolina, with residential funeral
establishments required to pay an annual licensing fee of $750. This fee must be
paid to maintain active operational status with the Funeral Service Board.



7. Which of the following is NOT a type of license that may be issued by the
North Carolina Funeral Service Board?

A) Funeral director license

B) Funeral service licensee (embalmer) license

C) Funeral establishment license

D) Apprentice funeral director license